There’s a distinct reason why. Author and dating expert Damona Hoffman was recently a guest on CBS Mornings and possibly said it best—dating apps are usually a waste of time. Many people are using dating apps as a way to get validation from others who find them attractive, including you. You unknowingly enter into a communication crisis where you talk, get your hopes up, attend one date, and get ghosted. And not just once—it can happen again and again, creating a seemingly endless cycle of disappointment.